Term: Yoni

DEFINITIONS

Yoni: In Tibetan, Hindu, and Tantric traditions, a symbol of the creative power of the goddess, often depicted as external female genitalia. Sometimes the yoni is represented symbolically, as in a circle or vesica pisces.

Demons, fairies, and saints—together? These are not three categories we think of together. In past eras, however, perceptions of the supernatural world were much more fluid. Magicians of the Renaissance would not be averse to calling upon whatever beings were available that could teach them secrets, acquire treasure, or gain the love of... read this article